Kenneth "Pop" Dale Johnson, 71, of Sweetwater, TN went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2026.

Kenneth was a simple man who found joy in the things he loved. He enjoyed working on old televisions, clocks, and radios, and spent much of his life working as a house painter. Above all, Kenneth was a devoted father and grandfather who cherished his family. He played a special role in raising his granddaughter, Gracie, and the bond they shared was truly special. Kenneth will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Preceded in death by his grandmother, Mamaw Overstreet; and mother, Dorothy Overstreet.

Survivors include his children, Heaven Knox and Dalton Johnson; grandchildren, Timothy Oden, Hunter Coleman, Gracie Coleman, Joshua Coleman, and Aiden Bell; great grandchildren, Lily Oden and Luca Oden; siblings, Sherry Dawson, Ricky Wilcox and Michelle Ketchum; other family, Phillip, Dustin and Chasity McInturff; special niece, Patty Bunch; and many other loved family and friends.

There will be no formal services at this time.

You are encouraged to share a memory of Kenneth and extend your condolences to his family by visiting his memorial page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist with these arrangements.